Engage the hands
Warm the heart
Stimulate the mind
Introducing
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLK SCHOOL
Joining the community in beautiful Grand Lake, CO.
Our Mission
Provide year-round learning experiences of traditional arts and crafts that engage the hands, warm the heart and stimulate the mind, in an inspiring and inclusive mountain lake community.
Featured Classes
Beginner Rug Hooking Workshop
April 22 & 23, 2022
No experience necessary for this 2 day beginner rug hooking class — just bring a pair of scissors! Students are guided through basic rug hooking techniques. You can try out different hooking frames and hooks in class. By the end of class you will know everything you need to start and finish any rug hooking project.
Plein Air Oil Painting Boot Camp
April 29 — May 1, 2022
Do you want to learn to paint plein air but are intimidated or don’t know where to start? This 3 day workshop is a perfect start for beginner to intermediate painters. Scott will teach the fundamentals of painting outdoors, on location and get you out in the field!
Primitive Rug Hooking Workshop
Sept 30 — Oct 4, 2022
Join us for this new and exciting 4 day event! Our teacher, Theresa Rapstine, is a reputable, creative, fun teacher with a wealth of knowledge. She will help you make your rugs look old using many textures and colors of wool. You will also enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages and meet other students.
Please Note: We will follow all potential COVID restrictions regarding vaccines, masks and social distancing according to Grand County guidance and local positivity rates.
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Quilt Luminarium by Ricky Tims
Date: June 9-10, 2023 (8am-5pm)
Cost: $250
Location: Grand Lake Center @ 301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO
Ricky Tims presents “Quilt Luminarium,” in beautiful Grand Lake, Colorado. Tims is an internationally renowned quilter, musician, author and teacher.
His extraordinary two-day, in-person seminar, will be held at the Grand Lake Center and is for quilters of every level. This workshop promises to be as inspiring and innovative as it is instructional.
Tickets are for all eight teaching sessions and a special piano concert too. This event is made possible through a partnership with Rocky Mountain Folk School and Grand Lake Creative District.
For more information, view the flyers below.
To register for this class, please fill out the form below.
After registering, you will have payment options.
TEMPLATE
Date: Sep 23, 2023 (9am-4pm)
Cost: $140 ($125 class + $15 for materials)
Ages: 18+
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Instructor: Wendy Ellsworth
Location: RMFS Building @ 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO
View details / Register
Using a combination of peyote and herringbone bead weaving stitches, students will make a pair of basket-shaped earrings in contrasting colors of Miyuki Delica glass beads and Japanese pinch beads.
We will use geometric beading techniques to make a warped square that can be folded in one of two ways. These work up quickly, are fun to make and the warped square techniques can be used to make many other beaded jewelry designs.
NOTE: students need to bring a bead mat, scissors, desk lamp & reading glasses (if needed)
NEW TEMPLATE
Date: Sep 23, 2023 (9am-4pm)
Cost: $140 ($125 class + $15 for materials)
Ages: 18+
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Instructor: Wendy Ellsworth
Location: RMFS Building @ 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO
View details / Register
Using a combination of peyote and herringbone bead weaving stitches, students will make a pair of basket-shaped earrings in contrasting colors of Miyuki Delica glass beads and Japanese pinch beads.
We will use geometric beading techniques to make a warped square that can be folded in one of two ways. These work up quickly, are fun to make and the warped square techniques can be used to make many other beaded jewelry designs.
NOTE: students need to bring a bead mat, scissors, desk lamp & reading glasses (if needed)